The subjects comprise a ground floor retail / office premises of stone construction as part of a larger 3 storey traditional tenement property, surmounted by a pitched and slated roof.The property is accessed through a single glazed and timber framed entrance door with full height single glazed display widows to each side, which both afford good visibility and natural daylight into the unit itself.
Internally, the subjects were previously used as an accountant’s office, with an open plan reception area to the front, a partitioned office room that is situated to the mid/rear of the unit, and a basement downstairs that consists of ancillary staff and storage accommodation.
The flooring throughout the ground floor is of suspended timber construction with a carpet overlay, the walls are a combination of solid and stud with a paint/wallpapered finish and the ceiling is plaster with a painted finish. Natural daylight is afforded through the glazed display windows to the front of the unit with artificial daylight provided via fluorescent tube strip lighting throughout. Heating is provided via electric storage heaters throughout the ground floor.
The basement is accessed via suspended timber stairs to the rear of the unit and consists of a solid floor with a laminate overlay. The walls are stone constructed with a paint overlay and the ceiling is constructed by way of plasterboard with a painted finish. Basic W/C accommodation can be further found in the basement with a high flush cistern and a wash hand basin.
Location
Joppa is a suburb of Edinburgh which sits approximately four miles East of Edinburgh city centre and is bound on the North by the coast of the Firth of Forth. It lies approximately half a mile East of Portobello and approximately two miles West of Musselburgh in East Lothian.
The subjects are located on the North side of Joppa Road at its junction with Morton Street. Joppa Road forms part of the B6415 which runs from Portobello High Street in the north-west and merges with the A199 approximately one mile to the East. Joppa is largely a residential location, however there is a small retailing parade at the junction with Joppa Road and Morton Street. Nearby occupiers include Joppa News Agents, Head Start Hair Salon, Surrey Aerials and Harmony Health Beauty Therapists.
Accommodation
We have measured the property in accordance with the RICS Code of Measuring Practice 6th Edition. From our measurements taken on site we have calculated the net internal area of the subjects to be in the order of:
47.79 sq m (514 sq ft)
Terms
SALE - Our clients are seeking offers over £XXX for their heritable interest in the property.
RATES - According to the Scottish Assessors Association website the property has a current rateable value of £XXX per annum, meaning that any potential occupiers could benefit from 100% rates relief in line with the Small Business Bonus Scheme.
VAT - The prices quoted are exclusive of VAT which may be chargeable.
LEGAL COSTS - Each party will be responsible for their own legal costs.
VIEWING - Strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents.
DATE OF ENTRY - Entry will be available on completion of legal formalities.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE - A copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for the subjects is available upon request.
Specification
- Ground Floor and Basement Unit Suitable for a Variety of Uses
- Visible Location Situated on Main Arterial Route
- Extending to 47.79 sqm ( 514 sqft )
- Offers Over £XXX